Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Horizontal Integration is strategy where a company acquires or merges with competitors in the same industry to increase market share and reduce competition. Vertical Integration involves acquiring ...

Competition among businesses in the the same industry fosters innovation and increases market efficiencies in an economy. Many businesses wanting to gain a competitive advantage in a single industry ...